Pope Valley Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Eakle Ranch-Napa Valley-California-2006-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied and smooth Cab, with blackberry, cassis, herbs, and a chocolate spice finish.   A easy drinking Cab, a very good QPR.              NR            CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.  

Zepaltas Wines-Pinot Noir-La Cruz Vineyard-Sonoma Coast-California-2008-$29.88-A nose of berries and spice, medium amber in color.      A medium bodied Pinot, with cherries, plum,  some cola and spice on finish, solid.                WS-88               CR-90                  Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.